| Benzie Central High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 9300 Homestead Road Benzonia, Michigan 49616 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°37′6″N 86°3′11″W / 44.61833°N 86.05306°W / 44.61833; -86.05306 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1962 |
| School district | Benzie Central Schools |
| Superintendent | Amiee Erfourth |
| Principal | Kyle Taylor |
| Teaching staff | 15.52 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 322 (2022-2023) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.75 |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Athletics conference | Northwest Conference |
| Nickname | Huskies |
| Rival | Frankfort High School |
| Website | benzieschools |
Benzie Central High School is a public high school in Benzonia, Michigan, located at 9300 Homestead Rd. The school offers classes for students in grade 9–12 with an addition of a middle school grade 6-8.
History
In the fall of 1962, the school systems of Benzonia/Beulah, Honor, and Copemish were consolidated into the current Benzie Central Schools. Classes were held in the old Benzonia High School until 1964, the year that the current junior/senior high school building was opened. Many modifications have been made to the campus over the years, including classroom additions in 1992 and 1997. In 2001, the latest and most dramatic changes came to the facility with the addition of a state of the art auditorium. In 2002, the old auditorium was converted into a band room.
Academics
Benzie Central offers the following AP courses: Biology, Calculus (AB), Chemistry, and Literature.
In 2011, Benzie Central High School was recognized by the State Department of Education as a school "Beating the Odds!" Studies were done to find out which schools were performing better than expected, compared to other schools like them. The analysis compared Benzie Central's outcomes (test scores, statewide top-to-bottom ranking, graduation rate) with other schools of similar factors such as grade levels, locale, and student demographics.
Athletics
MHSAA State Championships:
- Boys cross country - 1984,1985,1986,1995,1997,2009,2013,2014
- Girls cross country - 1982,1983,1998,2008,2011
- Girls track and field - 1999,2011
References
- ^ "Benzie Central Sr High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "MHSAA > Schools".
- "Local schools are Beating the Odds". Benzie County Record Patriot.
- "Michigan Schools Beating the Odds" (PDF). www.michigan.gov. April 14, 2011. p. 2. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- "Team Champions - Boys Cross Country - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- "Team Champions - Girls Cross Country - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- "Team Champions - Girls Track & Field - MHSAA Sports". www.mhsaa.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2018.